Tim Drackert Group: Rio

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Sultry Vocals   Brazilian music indeed seems to cover the whole world. Just when you think you have thought of all places, you discover a new group performing Brazilian classics. Whether in Japan (Minaswing), Israel (Tucan Trio) or Texas (Catavento), … Continued

Sambajazz Trio: Agora Sim!

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Piano-Bass-Drum Tradition   With this album the Sambajazz Trio pays tribute to the good old piano-bass-drums tradition that used to be present in Brazil’s major cities. As a contradiction, the success of those trios was the beginning of the end. … Continued

Minaswing: Mineral

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A Winning Combination        Following its 2003 debut, Beautiful Horizon, Japan-based Minaswing comes back with a winning formula of original songs and well-known pieces by Milton Nascimento and other songwriters from the state of Minas Gerais (the famous … Continued

Marco André: Amazônia Groove

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Saving the Amazon   Although it’s an important ingredient in Brazilian music, there’s still little attention paid to the music that comes from the Amazon region. Iva Rothe is one of those treasures from Belém Here we have another one: … Continued

Thedy Corrêa: Loopcínio

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Samba in Disguise   One of the most popular bands in the pop history of Porto Alegre is no doubt Nenhum de Nós. Since 1986 this band earned success with their music that’s influenced by the English and North American … Continued